EU leaders commit to working together after Trump signals that Europe must defend itself
BRUSSELS (AP) — European Union leaders on Thursday backed new defense spending plans aimed at freeing up billions of euros ...
The Lancet3d
Germany's Merz faces an unfinished health agenda
Germany's likely new Chancellor inherits a series of plans for health reform and must deal with an ageing population and underinvestment in infrastructure. Ferry Biedermann reports.
Germany’s likely next government seeks higher defense spending as doubts rise about U.S. commitment
The prospective partners in Germany’s next government said Tuesday they will seek to loosen the nation’s rules on running up ...
The Street Journal9d
Fact check: No, Merz didn’t promise to close the border
Migration policy was one of the biggest issues of the  German 2025 election. It continues to spark controversy after the ballot. The far-right AfD accused Friedrich Merz, l eader of the winning center ...
Ottumwa Courier10d
The EU beat COVID and ditched Russian energy. Now it must learn to live without US security help
The European Union is getting good at adapting to unprecedented circumstances. Over the last five years, the 27 member ...
Friedrich Merz Becomes German Chancellor At A Critical Moment
Compared to last October, the vote for the CDU/CSU is down slightly vis a vis the polls, the AfD have not rallied as much as ...
The Hindu13d
Who is Friedrich Merz, set to be next Chancellor of Germany?
Germany’s conservative opposition leader Friedrich Merz won a victory in a national election on Sunday (February 23, 2025), while Alternative for Germany doubled its support in the strongest ...